Devotional Reflection Based on the Incident of Peter Cutting Off Malchus's Ear: “Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.” ( Mark 14:47, Today's Korean Version ) 1. Identifying the People Involved: The person who stood beside Jesus and drew the sword was Simon Peter . The servant of the high priest was named Malchus . “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.” ( John 18:10 ) 2. Jesus' Response to Peter's Action: (a) Jesus said: “Permit even this.” ( Luke 22:51, KJV: “Suffer ye thus far”; RSV: “No more of this” ) The Greek words clarify this: “ἕως τούτου” (“heōs toutou”) = “up to this point” or “even this” “ἐᾶτε” (“eate”) = “allow it,” “let it be,” “leave it alone” Therefore, Jesus is essentially saying: “Let them do what they are doing. Do not resist any further.” “If ...
"당신이 돈에서 안정감을 얻는다면 ..." " 성경은 투자와 지혜로운 계획 자체를 반대하지 않지만 , 나쁜 투자와 이기적인 계획은 반대한다 . ... 지혜롭지 못하고 이기적인 투자의 최종결과는 단지 하나님의 자원을 잘못 관리하는 것만이 아니라 하나님께 강도짓을 하는 것이다 . ... 당신이 돈에서 안정감을 얻는다면 하나님이 당신에게 맡기신 자원들을 제대로 관라할 수 없다 ." ( 스티브 엄 , " 예수님과 돈 " in " 그분의 사역 ")